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Description
The JRB End Loop is a small loop of cord which is weaved into the end of the rope, used to facilitate rigging and retrieving a rope quickly, easily and reliably. It also facilitates hanging the rope for transport or storage after coiling. Although we typically only pull one end of a rope into the tree in a single climbing application, JRB recommends installing an end loop on both ends of the climbing line. Here is the latest video for creating it:
In order to create it, knowledge of the Sliding Triple (or Double) Fisherman’s Knot is necessary:
And this is how it is rigged:
Creating v3, with HST
Besides the rope, this is what we need to create a JRB End Loop. The details on how to create it are described in the video above: JRB End Loop, Version 3. If no Heat Shrink Tubing is available, use the Version 2 video below.
- Accessory cord (links below)
- 2 mm Accessory Cord, use 24″ (61cm) per loop
- 3mm (like paracord) will also work, but use 26″
- 4mm cord has also been used on 11 mm rope, but cut 30″
- A nail of diameter approximately 3mm or 8d (8 penny) nail works great for 2mm cord. JRB used a 16 penny nail for the 4mm cord.
- A hammer
- A lighter
- A rag
- A knife and wood cutting surface
- A pair of scissors
- Recommended: approximately 1″ (2.5cm) of adhesive lined heat shrink tubing of diameter appropriate for the rope: 3/8″ tubing works well on 8mm rope; 1/2″ tubing works 9-10 mm rope. Click on the links below for Amazon Product Options.
Creating V2, with no HST
This is the prior (version 2) video, which works fine and is effectively the same as Version 3, minus the Heat Shrink Tubing.